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Splatoon Raiders Release Date and Details Announced for Nintendo Switch 2

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Splatoon Raiders Launches July 23, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo has announced that Splatoon Raiders, a new single-player-focused action shooter, will launch on July 23, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2 console. The game, which features cooperative multiplayer and character customization, is the first spinoff title in the Splatoon series.

Announcement and Release Details

The company first revealed the game in June 2025, with no further details released until the recent announcement.

Nintendo announced the release date for Splatoon Raiders on April 21, 2026, through the Nintendo Today app, approximately three months before the game's scheduled launch.

The game is the latest Nintendo Switch 2 title to receive a summer 2026 launch window, following Rhythm Heaven Groove, which is scheduled for release on July 2, 2026.

Gameplay and Features

Splatoon Raiders is described as a single-player-focused action shooter set on the Spirhalite Islands. Players assume the role of a customizable character known as the Mechanic.

Key gameplay elements include:

  • Exploring an open-world environment and unlocking the map through progression.
  • Using ink-based weapons and mechanical gadgets to defeat enemies identified as Salmonids.
  • Painting surroundings and utilizing power-ups, such as an ink roller.
  • Hunting for treasure and upgrading weapons.

The game incorporates characters from the fictional band Deep Cut—Frye, Shiver, and Big Man—from Splatoon 3, with one member accompanying the player in a support role.

Multiplayer and Additional Content

While focused on a single-player experience, the game includes a cooperative multiplayer mode. Players can team up with up to three others via local wireless or online play to undertake raids together.

Nintendo will release a triple pack of Splatoon amiibo figures featuring the Deep Cut trio (Shiver, Frye, and Big Man) alongside the game's launch. A release date trailer was also published with the announcement.

Industry Context

The announcement aligns with a recent leak of Nintendo's purported upcoming release plans.

That leak also mentioned a new 3D Mario game in 2027, a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for late 2026, and a new Star Fox game. Nintendo has not publicly commented on the veracity of the leaked information.